234-1 Matsuzaki, Matsuzaki-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Chohachi Memorial Museum, located in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka, is dedicated to the renowned plaster artisan Irie Chohachi. Housed within Jokanji Temple, the family temple of Chohachi, the museum showcases his impressive plasterwork, including the celebrated 'Dragon Glaring in All Directions,' a designated cultural property of Matsuzaki Town. Visitors can explore the temple grounds and admire Chohachi's intricate ceiling paintings, sculptures, and plasterwork. The museum is a 10-minute walk from Matsuzaki Bus Terminal, accessible by a 40-minute bus ride from Izukyu Rendaiji Station. Open to visitors for a small admission fee, with free parking available.